Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
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along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
POLIANTHES tuberosa
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Tuberose
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
रजनीगंधा
In German
Yambohne
Tuberose
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Tubéreuse
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
nardo
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Τουμπερόζα
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tuberosa
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tuberoza
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tuberose
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Polianthes
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Jicama and Tuberose
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Tuberose? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Tuberose. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Tuberose doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Tuberose has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jicama and Tuberose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Tuberose
Season and care of Jicama and Tuberose is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Tuberose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Tuberose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Tuberose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Tuberose Physical Information
Jicama and Tuberose physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Tuberose are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Tuberose
Care of Jicama and Tuberose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.